The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has made call for the regulation of social media in Nigeria.
Speaking through the Emir of Zazzau, Ambassador Ahmad Nuhu Bamalli, during the Northern Ulamah summit on insecurity and socioeconomic challenges organised by the Congregation of Northern Ulamas held in Kaduna, the Sultan expressed deep concern over alleged growing misuse of social media, particularly among scholars, warning that its unregulated use poses a serious threat to peace, unity, and mutual respect in Nigeria.
“Anyone can wake up, pick up their phone, and insult anyone, be it a respected individual, a leader, your neighbour, or even a family member. There are no laws, no consequences, and no one to challenge this behaviour.
“In other countries, social media is regulated. If someone posts something that causes division or incites unrest, they can be traced and punished. This is how it should be done in our country,” he said.
The summit, attended by top Islamic clerics, political leaders, and stakeholders from across northern Nigeria, focused on tackling insecurity, promoting religious harmony, and strengthening the role of scholars in national development.
